Narrowing (or eliminating) slider bars

Developing a site at http://www.wildcatlair.com.
I want to minimize the footprint of the slider as much as possible. I searched the database for a way to change the top and bottom bar width. (Or eliminate it altogether.) The closest thing I found was a post that gave this CSS:

I want to minimize the footprint of the slider as much as possible. I searched the database for a way to change the top and bottom bar width. (Or eliminate it altogether.) The closest thing I found was a post that gave this CSS:
.slider-entry-wrap {
display: none;
}
That eliminates my text when I use it.
I'd appreciate any guidance.
Ed